Affordable Housing Making Inroads Despite Obstacles

This article covers affordable housing issues that were realized in one Massachusetts community after an affordable-housing study was conducted. Based on U.S. Census information, the study found that almost 40 percent of the households in Northampton were eligible for affordable housing support. However, affordable housing advocates say there aren’t enough affordable units to meet the demand. The article highlights the challenges and obstacles to building affordable housing and covers some of the projects that are happening through HAP, a local housing agency.

SOURCE: Gazettenet.com, 2/21/11

URL: http://www.gazettenet.com/2011/02/21/affordable-housing-making-inroads-despite-obstacles